Every person has one experience that is memorable and has an important place in their life. For some people, it is a trip, and for others, it might be their work. For me, the most significant experience has been adopting a kitten. I have always been a person who adored animals, and every time I saw a dog or a cat, I was eager to touch them and pet them with their owner’s consent. However, I could never gather enough strength to adopt one since I thought this would entail much responsibility, and I would feel guilty if any negative event happened. However, this summer, I found a box on the side of the road with a small kitten that was around two weeks old. I consider this experience the most significant in my life for several reasons.
First, this experience made me more responsible and more motivated to work. This could sound weird, but now my life is not just about me but about my cat, too. I must feed and bathe her, clean her space, and surely, spoil her, which involves immense financial responsibility as well. I manage to not only work harder for my cat to buy her toys and food but also save up for later. Second, my pet is additionally my antidepressant that cures my sadness and anxiety. Every day I wake up to her snuggling, and petting her makes me feel happier. Even many research materials support the claim that cats make people more satisfied with their lives (Luhmann & Kalitzki, 2018). In the face of current events in the world, I feel blessed to have a cat who makes me laugh.
Hence, the most significant experience in my life is getting a cat. While different people have experiences of various scopes, I consider becoming the owner of a pet to be a serious step. This experience taught me not only basic financial literacy but also deepened my sense of responsibility. Now, I have to take responsibility for not only my own life but the well-being of my cat. However, this is not a burden to me, considering that my pet makes me happier.
Reference
Luhmann, M., & Kalitzki, A. (2018). How animals contribute to subjective well-being: A comprehensive model of protective and risk factors. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 13(2), 200-214. Web.